Airbnb Regulations in Bastia (2026)

Last verified: October 16, 2026

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AirConcierge Editorial Team. General information only, not legal or tax advice. Local rules and your individual circumstances prevail.

120

days max/year

Yes

Registration

Yes

Change of use

Bastia has required mandatory registration via cab.declaloc.fr (registration number) since October 2023. Change of use required from the first night for secondary residences, with mandatory compensation in the reinforced perimeter. November 13, 2025 deliberation: compensation extended to owners holding the property for less than 5 years (1st secondary residence). Authorization valid 3 years. Fine up to EUR 100,000 per irregular property.

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Registration requirements

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City hall registration — Since May 20, 2026, prior declaration for registration is mandatory for every furnished tourist rental, including primary residences, in every municipality (Tourism Code art. L324-1-1). Check the applicable online service with the municipality until the national portal opens.
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Registration number — The registration number must appear on all your listings (Airbnb, Booking, etc.). Platforms are required to verify it.
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Energy Performance Certificate (DPE) — For properties requiring a change-of-use permit (secondary residences), a DPE rated between A and E is required to obtain the authorization (Housing Code art. L631-7-1 A, loi Le Meur), then between A and D from 2034. From January 1, 2034, every furnished tourist rental that is not the host's primary residence must meet decent-housing energy standards (Tourism Code art. L324-2-2). No DPE is required for a primary residence.

Primary vs secondary residence

Primary

120 d/yr

Primary residences may be rented short-term up to 120 days without a change of use authorization. Mandatory prior declaration via cab.declaloc.fr since October 1, 2023. The registration number must appear on all listings. Fine for missing registration: up to €10,000. Fine for exceeding 120 days: up to €15,000 (Tourism Code art. L324-1-1).

Secondary

Change of use: required · Compensation: yes

Any secondary residence rented for tourist purposes in Bastia requires a change of use from the first night (article L631-7 of the Construction Code). Authorization is granted by the municipality, valid for 3 years since the July 23, 2024 deliberation (previously 1 year). In the reinforced perimeter, compensation is mandatory: the owner must convert a non-residential space into housing of equivalent surface and quality in the same sector. Since the November 13, 2025 deliberation, compensation applies from the 1st secondary residence for natural persons who have owned the property for less than 5 years (and from the 2nd secondary residence for other natural persons, from the 1st property for legal entities). Fine: up to EUR 100,000 per irregular property + EUR 1,000 per day per m².

Taxation

Tourist tax: 1-5%

Micro-BIC: 50% (classés) / 30% (non classés)

Furnished rental income is declared under micro-BIC regime or actual expenses. Since loi Le Meur (n°2024-1039): 50% allowance for classified tourist furnished rentals, 30% for non-classified (€15,000 cap). Tourist tax is collected automatically by platforms.

Compliance checklist

1
Check your property status
Determine if it is your primary residence (8+ months/year) or secondary. Rules differ considerably.
2
Register with city hall
Declare your rental and obtain your registration number. The national online service has been mandatory since May 20, 2026, but the host portal (DGE) is announced for Q4 2026: until then, follow your city hall's procedure.
3
Display number on your listings
Add your registration number on all platforms (Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo, etc.).
4
Obtain energy certificate
If your property is a secondary residence subject to change-of-use, obtain a DPE: a DPE rated A to E is required for the authorization (Housing Code art. L631-7-1 A). For a primary residence, a DPE is not required at registration.
5
Declare your income
Declare your rental income under BIC (micro-BIC or actual). Tourist tax is collected by platforms.

Fines

Offense	Fine	Details
Failure to register	10 000 EUR max	Fine for the host who does not declare their tourist rental (Tourism Code art. L324-1-1).
Exceeding the day cap	15 000 EUR max	Fine for renting a primary residence beyond the annual cap that applies in the municipality (Tourism Code art. L324-1-1).
False declaration or registration number	20 000 EUR max	Fine for a false declaration (including primary residence status) or a fake registration number (Tourism Code art. L324-1-1).
Unauthorized change of use	100 000 EUR max	Civil fine per unit converted without authorization where one is required, plus a penalty of up to EUR 1,000 per day per m² (Housing Code art. L651-2).
Listing without registration number (platform)	12 500 EUR max par meublé	Fine for the platform publishing a listing without a valid registration number, per property (Tourism Code art. L324-2-1).

Official sources

Last verified: October 16, 2026. Check official sources for the most recent information.

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FAQ

How many days can I rent my primary residence in Bastia?

120 days maximum for primary residences, without a change of use authorization. Mandatory prior declaration via cab.declaloc.fr (registration number to display on listings). Fine for exceeding the limit: up to €15,000.

Can I rent my secondary residence on Airbnb in Bastia?

Yes, but a change of use is required from the first night (article L631-7 Construction Code). Authorization is valid for 3 years (since July 2024). In the reinforced perimeter, compensation is also required: converting a non-residential space into housing of equivalent surface in the same sector. The November 13, 2025 deliberation extended this obligation to owners who have held the property for less than 5 years for their 1st secondary residence.

How do I register to rent a tourist rental in Bastia?

Since October 1, 2023, all declarations are made on cab.declaloc.fr (the official CA Bastia platform). You will need the fiscal local number (12 characters on the housing tax notice). A registration number will be assigned and must appear on all listings. Contact: meuble-tourisme@bastia.corsica - 04 95 55 95 01.

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